Obituaries

Aug 6, 2023

Vincenzo Gianni, 93, of Middletown, husband of Sebastiana (Bartolotta), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday evening, August 6th, 2023, just shy of his 94th birthday. Vincenzo was born on August 7, 1929, in Mellili, Sicily, to his parents Lucia (Fazzino) and Rosario Gianni. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sebastiana (Anna), and his devoted sons, Vincent...

Jul 30, 2023

John Cordone 7/30/2023 John Joseph Cordone Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 following a stroke and a long battle towards recovery. John was born on December 30, 1950 to John Cordone Sr. and Yolanda Crispino Cordone at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. After Graduating from Xavier High School in 1968, he went on to study English...

Jul 26, 2023

Salvatore Russo, 93, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Melilli, Sicily, son of the late Giovanni and Anna (Lagana) Russo. He is survived by his loving wife, Nella (DiMauro), of 62 years. He was predeceased by his beloved son, John, who he loved unconditionally. Besides...

Jul 26, 2023

Scott Leech, 66, of Middletown, died on July 26, 2023, at Hartford Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and Karole Leech. Scott was retired from the State of CT Department of Transportation as an Automotive Service Technician. Scott was predeceased by his wife, Nancy. He is survived by stepsons Steven...

Jul 12, 2023

Nicolo Saraceno 7/12/2023 Nicolo "Nicholas" Saraceno of Middletown, husband of Mary (Magnano), passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2023. He was born in Melilli, Sicily, on February 19th, 1934, son of Sebastian and Concetta (Campo) Saraceno. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Magnano), of 62 years. He is also survived by his sisters Pinuccia Passanisi (Saraceno), Nella...

Jul 11, 2023

Sebastian J. "Sebby" Russo, Middletown, CT. It is with deep sadness that the family of "Sebby" Russo, 49, announce his peaceful passing on July 11, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital, after courageously fighting a long illness. He tenaciously held onto life despite the many medical difficulties he faced. "Sebby" loved his family very much and enjoyed all family gatherings. He...

Jul 9, 2023

Patricia Ann (Barone) Griffin, beloved wife of James A. Griffin of Middletown, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 9 2023. Born on September 4, 1942, Patricia was the daughter of John and Sally (Czjaka) Barone. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother,  Richard Barone and former husband Carl Gessaro....

Jul 7, 2023

Sara "Bean" Lefebvre, of East Hampton, Connecticut, passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 40. She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on December 7, 1982, to Terry and Rosie Bishop. She graduated from Taconic High School and Springfield Technical Community College. She lived in Pittsfield, MA before moving to East Hampton, CT in 2011.

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Jun 22, 2023

Born February 18, 1922 in Middletown CT to Louis V. and Aurora R. Trotta and predeceased by her husband, Fred C. Franco Sr., Rose passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 in Greenport, NY at the age of 101.   She resided most of her life in Middletown. Survived by a large loving family including two children, Fred Franco Jr....

Jun 22, 2023

Obituary re:              Rose Trotta Franco Date of Death:             June 22, 2023 Born February 18, 1922 in Middletown CT to Louis V. and Aurora R. Trotta and predeceased by her husband, Fred C. Franco Sr., Rose passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 in Greenport, NY at the age of 101.   She resided most of her life in Middletown. Survived...

Jun 10, 2023

Alfredo Pizzuto October 27, 1935 - June 10, 2023 Alfredo Pizzuto, 87, passed away on June 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1935 in Melilli, Sicily. He immigrated to America and Alfredo worked at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 32 years. He played saxophone and clarinet, and was the leader of an...

Jun 6, 2023

Eleonora Misenti DiMauro was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Eleonora was born in Melilli Sicily on November 16, 1926, to Salvatore and Giulia Misenti. Eleonora had amazing skills in crocheting, sewing, knitting, needle point and was employed as a seamstress for many years. Eleonora married Francesco DiMauro and in 1966, with their young teenage...

Jun 6, 2023

Eleonora Misenti DiMauro was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Eleonora was born in Melilli Sicily on November 16, 1926, to Salvatore and Giulia Misenti. Eleonora had amazing skills in crocheting, sewing, knitting, needle point and was employed as a seamstress for many years. Eleonora married Francesco DiMauro and in 1966, with their young teenage...

May 22, 2023

Benito C. Lagana 89. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1934 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Joseph and Sebastiana Lagana. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Ann Rinaldo Lagana for 64 years.

At 18 years old he came to Middletown,...

May 6, 2023

CARMELO MORELLO OBITUARY

Carmelo ("Carl") Angelo Morello May 6, 2023 Carmelo ("Carl") Angelo Morello, 51, of Middletown, entered the gates of heaven on May 6, 2023. Carl was born in Middletown, Connecticut on November 25, 1971, the son of his loving parents, Elena and Rosario Morello. He was the beloved father of his pride...

May 4, 2023

Santa "Tina" (Giurintano) Pitruzzello, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 4, 2023. She was 88 years old. Tina was the beloved wife of the late Mario "Nootsie" Pitruzzello. She was born in Melilli, Sicily, Italy on June 16, 1934 to the late Salvatore and Aurora (Marchese) Giurintano. She often reminisced about...

Apr 26, 2023

Annette "Netti" Grockowski, 93, wife of the Late Frank Grockowski passed away on April, 26 th at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1930, daughter of the late Rosindo and Josephine ( Petruzzello) Amato. She was a member of St. Pius X Church.

She is survived by two sons Jeffrey Grockowski her Health Care...

Apr 12, 2023

Sharon Joy (Mulqueen) Criscuolo Born in New Haven, CT on September 4, 1943, she passed away on April 12, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her mother, Frances Mancini Mulqueen and her father, John P. Mulqueen, Sr. She is survived by her brother, John (Jack) Mulqueen, Jr. (Christopher) of Guilford, CT, her daughter,...

Apr 2, 2023

enise Rosalie (Flohimont) Varrato Denise Rosalie (Flohimont) Varrato, 93, of Cromwell, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was born in Becco La Reid, Belgium on July 4, 1929 to the late Alfred and Marie Louise Flohimont. Denise met and married the love of her life, Jerome Varrato, in Belguim during World War II. They were...

Apr 1, 2023

Gaetina (Lardizzone) Pattavina Gaetina (Lardizzone) Pattavina, 95, of Middletown, wife of the late Sebastian J. Pattavina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Born in Middletown on January 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Sebastiana (DiMauro) Lardizzone and lived in Middletown all her...